PSMMF (Persimmon) FCF Margin %: 5.39% (As of Dec. 2025) — 68% Below Median


PSMMF Persimmon PLC PSMMF
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Price $15.26
GF Value $21.60
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What is Persimmon FCF Margin %?

Persimmon PSMMF 79 FCF Margin % is 5.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 16.67. GuruFocus rates PSMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Persimmon ranks worse than 62.64% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Persimmon's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $162 Mil. Persimmon's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,010 Mil. Therefore, Persimmon's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.39%.

As of today, Persimmon's current FCF Yield % is -0.33%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Persimmon's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

PSMMF' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.99   Med: 16.67   Max: 22.43
Current: -0.34


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Persimmon was 22.43%. The lowest was -5.99%. And the median was 16.67%.

PSMMF's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
62.64% of 91 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.52 vs PSMMF: -0.34


Persimmon FCF Margin % Related Terms


Persimmon FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Persimmon's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Persimmon FCF Margin % Chart

Persimmon Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.16 9.74 -5.99 1.64 -0.30

Persimmon Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.35 -3.55 5.28 -8.80 5.39

PSMMF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Persimmon's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Persimmon FCF Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Persimmon's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Persimmon's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Persimmon FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Persimmon's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-14.86/5021.821
=-0.30 %

Persimmon's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=162.249/3010.04
=5.39 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 5.39% mean?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a FCF Margin % of 5.39% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Persimmon and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 16.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #57 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Persimmon's FCF Margin % too high?
Persimmon's current FCF Margin % of 5.39% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 16.67. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median FCF Margin % is 2.52. Persimmon's value of 5.39% is 113.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #57 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Persimmon has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persimmon's FCF Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Persimmon ranks #57 out of 91 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Persimmon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.52. Persimmon's value of 5.39% is 113.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.67 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Persimmon has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 2.52, based on 91 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Persimmon's current FCF Margin % of 5.39% is 113.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Persimmon and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persimmon's current FCF Margin % is 5.39%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 16.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persimmon stock overvalued right now?
Persimmon (PSMMF) has a current FCF Margin % of 5.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.60, compared to a current price of $15.26 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.39%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 16.67 and 113.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 2.52. Persimmon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Persimmon (PSMMF), the current FCF Margin % is 5.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Persimmon (PSMMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persimmon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.26 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.60.

Key valuation signals for PSMMF:

  • FCF Margin %: 5.39% (68% below median its 10-year median of 16.67)
  • GF Value™: $21.60 vs. price of $15.26 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#57 of 91)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PSMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Persimmon Business Description

Address Persimmon House, Fulford, York, GBR, YO19 4FE
Persimmon is one of the UK's largest residential property developers by revenue and dwelling completions, marketing homes under its three brands: Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, and Westbury Partnerships. Persimmon distinguishes itself from peers by operating in the lower-priced segment of the new-build market; Persimmon Homes' average selling price in 2024 was 20% below the UK new-build national average. Like peers, Persimmon has traditionally operated in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain. However, unlike peers, in recent years, Persimmon has begun manufacturing its own bricks, tiles, and timber frames, aiming to secure the supply and quality of key materials and manage build cost inflation.
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